Tracking a Winter Storm; Unusual Early-Season Heat Wave in the Southwest

A major winter storm will organize across the Northern Plains today and then rapidly strengthen as it moves into the Great Lakes on Sunday. Heavy snow and blowing snow are likely to persist over the Great Lakes into Monday night. Dry and gusty winds will produce a critical fire risk across the central/southern Plains. An early heatwave will begin to intensify over the western U.S. into next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Delta County Airport (KESC)

Lat: 45.72°NLon: 87.09°WElev: 609ft.

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.18 in (1023.2 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 14 Mar 11:56 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Ford River MI

Blizzard Warning March 15, 05:00am until March 17, 08:00am
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Blizzard Warning
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. East wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Windy, with an east wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Windy, with a north wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Windy, with a north wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Blustery

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Windy, with an east wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Windy, with a north wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. Windy, with a north wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Blustery, with a northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Ford River MI
 45.62°N 87.21°W (Elev. 577 ft)
12:16 am EDT Mar 15, 2026
12am EDT Mar 15, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 21, 2026
 
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